In choosing the man to fill the vacancy, the minister said he would play no favourites: it would be strictly a matter of merit and experience with the best man winning.

• 在选拔填补该空缺的从选时，部长说他决不会任人唯亲。他说，这是一个论长处比经验的问题，来不得半点马虎：贤能者当任此职。